X-Nico

2 unusual facts about Siddur and mahzor


Siddur and mahzor

Birchon, widely known by its Yiddish name "bentscher", a small book appropriate for use at the table containing the Birkat HaMazon, Grace after Meals, and frequently other prayers and songs recited at a Shabbat or holiday table such as Kiddush and Zemirot.

Machzor (also maḥzor or mahzor), from a Hebrew root meaning "cycle", refers to prayer books containing the prayers for the major holidays of the year.


Similar

Siddur | siddur |


see also